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The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to be mindful of potential fire hazards when decorating their homes with electric powered lights and other decorations during the holiday season. Deputy Commissioner and Officer in charge of fire safety prevention and investigation at the JFB, Sean Martin, told JIS News that wire inspections should […]

Children and senior citizens from Mark Lane and nearby communities came together for a festive Christmas celebration hosted by the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (Dec. 18) on the Gordon House grounds. Members of Parliament were on hand to share in the festivities and distribute meals, gifts and care packages. Member of Parliament for East

Training for the Agricultural Wardens Programme is expected to begin in January 2025. This was disclosed by Head of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Unit, Superintendent Oral Pascoe, during a press conference held at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hope Gardens, in Kingston, on December 18. Superintendent Pascoe said […]

A Mathematics Camp hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, is among the many strategies being utilised by administrators at Tarrant High School in Kingston to improve the performance of students in the subject. The institution is among 56 high schools which are receiving support under the National School Learning and […]

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has reiterated her unwavering commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls in Jamaica. She was delivering the keynote address at a ceremony commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel […]

The Electronic Health Records (EHR) system is reducing waiting time for patients in the public health system, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking to media representatives following Wednesday’s (December 18) tour of the St. Catherine-based St. Jago Health Centre, and the Spanish Town Hospital, the […]

Progress has been made in tackling praedial larceny, with notable increases in arrests and seizures. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said that up to November this year, 86 persons had been arrested for praedial larceny, surpassing the 78 arrests recorded for all of 2023. “December [figures] haven’t come in as […]

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is warning Jamaicans about the dangers of accessing electricity illegally. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, Deputy Commissioner of the JFB, Sean Martin, said electricity theft is creating a hazard for firefighters and community members alike. He said the overloading of circuits can cause fires, damage to […]

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging persons to use surge protectors to safeguard their appliances, equipment, homes and businesses against potential damage by power spikes resulting from low voltage. With an anticipated uptick in the use of electronics during the Christmas season, the JFB is reminding persons to be proactive in their […]